Boosy

adj, noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Alternative form of boose (“animal's stall”). alt-of, alternative
Adjective
  1. 1
    Archaic form of boozy. alt-of, archaic

    "When did ever a gentleman o’ fortune show his stern to that much dollars for a boosy old seaman with a blue mug — and him dead too?"

Example

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"When did ever a gentleman o’ fortune show his stern to that much dollars for a boosy old seaman with a blue mug — and him dead too?"

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